Ding, ding, ding, ding
While the resonator was connecting, accompanied by a very rhythmic tapping sound, Li Liang climbed up the last step and stood behind the sculptor.
The sculptor's upper body was bare, with bulging arm muscles. He held a long chisel against the surface of the stone tablet in his right hand, and swung a hammer with his left hand, hitting the end of the chisel.
Li Liang couldn't see the face of the sculptor, only the stone tablet. The surface of the stele was pitted and mottled with vicissitudes of life, as if it had existed from ancient times. It reminded him of the "Stele of Destiny" beneath the private residence of Whisper.
Could it be that the resonator shows the carving process of the "Stele of Destiny"?
With a thought in his mind, he tried to go around to the side to observe the appearance of the carver, and by the way, he confirmed whether the pattern that had been carved was consistent with the stone tablet of destiny.
However, a strange scene occurred.
No matter how many steps he takes forward, which direction he walks, or even turns around, he can always only see the sculptor's back. The ladder he came from has disappeared, and everything in his field of vision seems to come from a fixed perspective and cannot be changed.
He raised his head, seeing the scorching sun in the sky but not feeling any heat at all. He sniffed but smelled the sweat on Jin Ji's body. This moment is completely different from Neuromansion.
In Neuromansion, the senses are completely replaced by data, everything perceived is very real, and the resonator obviously uses another technology, more like creating a clear dream in his mind.
After trying a few more times, but still only able to see his back, Li Liang let go.
When his vision dimmed, he returned to the cramped "resonance room" and held the U-shaped handle again.
Not surprisingly, stone steps like a ladder appeared in front of him again.
This time he climbed very fast, and it felt like he climbed to the top in a few minutes, but found that the situation had not changed at all, and he still could not see the face of the carver.
When he let go, Jin Ji's voice came to his ears: "Are you using the resonator?"
Just as Li Liang was about to answer, a shimmering number appeared above the resonator on his waist: 0.
"What does it mean?"
Jin Ji turned around with difficulty, making the small resonance room creak. When he saw the numbers clearly, he lost his voice: "Zero points?"
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Li Liang has already learned from Yuan Quan's movies that the piety measured by the resonator is on a ten-point scale. A score of 8 or above is a devout believer. Most people in Shangcheng District have a score between 6 and 8, which means that their faith is not yet firm.
There is no mention in the video of what a score below 6 means.
"This resonator may have malfunctioned," Jin Ji muttered, "It can't be zero points."
"Why?"
"Where are you from? Have you never used a resonator?" Jin Ji wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Li Liang didn't answer.
"Okay," Jin Ji restrained his curiosity and whispered: "The resonator allows people to connect with the spiritual world of the Twin Gods and experience the inner peace when the Twin Gods created the world. The more devout people are, the more they will feel that they are The twin gods are carving the rules of how the world works with their own hands, and you will gain true peace of mind."
"A zero score means I don't believe in the Twin Gods?"
"I told you, this resonator is broken," Jin Ji said a little impatiently, "Even the idiots in Xiacheng District can't have zero points. My piety is only 61 points, and when I use the resonator, I am just confused about why. To climb such steps, to carve on a piece of stone, and never doubt that it is not myself, Mr. Li Liang, zero points means "
Jin Ji took a deep breath, obviously thinking that "zero points" was a fantasy, and didn't want to talk nonsense anymore, so he said anxiously: "We can't stay here forever."
"What does it mean?"
Jin Ji was stunned for a moment and said helplessly: "It means you are sure that everything in the resonator is fake, and you are the twin gods."
To the surprise of the sergeant major, the expected words "The resonator is indeed broken" did not come from behind him. He turned his head slightly, and from the corner of his eye, Li Liang just nodded thoughtfully.
Jin Ji swallowed, cold sweat dripping down his temples.
wilderness.
In the sky filled with yellow sand, a group of people wore breathing masks and their heads wrapped in rags, struggling to move forward against the strong wind.
Compared with the vast wilderness, they are as insignificant as ants, and like ants, they will be overturned at any time and buried in this uninhabited land.
They slipped down a sand pit and climbed up a mound on the other side, hiding in a leeward groove in a rock.
moment.
A rolling ball of yellow sand spreads over the rock from far to near, becoming integrated with the rock.
A smaller stone broke off and jumped into the leeward groove.
"Goblin! I saw the goblin!" The stone jumped on the spot with a sharp voice.
However, as soon as its voice came out, it was swallowed up by the wind, and the people huddled at the bottom of the tank showed no reaction.
At this time, a small figure walked to the entrance of the groove, raised his hand and shook it.
In an instant, a light curtain sealed the narrow space.
"Thank you, Mr. Tam," someone shouted, and then everyone started to move, taking off their masks and gasping for air.
Some people took out kettles from their weights, some lit cigarettes and blew out the smoke, and some collapsed on the ground and fell asleep instantly.
Everyone is exhausted.
"Oh, let's take a break." Tam patted the sand in the collar of his robe. It didn't need a breathing mask, and his expression was quite relaxed. "Lord Saron, what did you find?"
"You're right, River Toad Man. The goblins have completely occupied the western mines. They are all plants. Damn, disgusting, plants from Avalon!" Trumpet Saron cursed, "The goblins invaded despicably. The physical world will bring war to the spiritual world, we have to go back to Creation Mountain and tell the great Creation Titan about the evil deeds of the goblins!"
Sorge took a sip of water and said in a low voice: "Your Excellency Saron, have you found a way to sneak into the western mine?"
"Of course," trumpet Saron yelled, "we found an abandoned mine, but I warn you, humans, goblins are very clever. If you step on any plant, they will know your presence."
Sorge smiled and said nothing.
"Oh, we have to give it a try." Tam sat on the ground with his wand across his knees, his expression solemn. "Those who escaped claimed that Mr. Massey was dead. We must confirm whether this is true. In addition, we want to To successfully enter the Zhenjie Fort, we must capture a goblin and understand the specific deployment of the goblin army."
"We'd rather stay in the car," muttered Saron Jr., "Saron doesn't like fighting."
"Oh, yes, this is difficult for Saronite, but I have a hunch that this war between fairies and humans will affect every civilization and race in the spiritual world, including the Saronite clan. "Tamu stroked the beard on his lips, with deep worry in his blue eyes.
"Disgusting Goblin!" the trumpet Saron yelled, throwing up a stream of sand.
Sorge stopped talking, took out the egg-shaped weapon from his backpack, and cleaned the gravel in the gaps. On the side, Brother Shui was expressionless, smoking silently, wearing a bronze double-ring ring on his right hand.
In the corner, three flames burned faintly on the head of the mysterious skeleton.
The other members of the Mayfly remained silent and arranged their equipment.
The team that came out of the "Backup Spaceship" base was divided into two, and most of them stayed in the car a hundred kilometers away. Under the leadership of Balentine, they selected useful people from the workers who escaped from the western mines to supplement the battle. Force, one-seventh of the advisors and Yareli stayed there to assist Balentine. Also left behind were the wounded like Saolis, Morris, Old Tang and other non-combatants.
The other part followed Tam, Arcana, Saron, Sorge, and Shui Ge on foot to the vicinity of the Western Mine, preparing to sneak into the Western Mine to figure out the situation of the Defender, the Goblin's next plan, and the method of entering the Zhenjie Fort. .
More importantly, confirm whether Massey is alive.
Everyone knew that there was a person taking an adventure on the moon 400,000 kilometers away at this moment. That person was their companion, friend, boss, and leader, and the old man named Massey was too important to that person.
